Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Independence Medal 1960 Hold chipping evident in the red

chipping evident in the red enamels

personalized inscriptions in typewritten text

semblance of chipping in the blue enamels

measuring 9 mm x 9 mm

it is safe to assume it was awarded to Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej (November 1901 – 19 March 1965)

Nigeria, Federal Republic. An Independence Medal 1960 Hold chipping evident in the redInstituted in 1960. In heavily plated non magnetic metal, measuring 35. 8 mm in diameter, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Nigeria Independence Medal was instituted in 1960 and awarded to those involved in the transition of power when Nigeria gained independence from Great Britain on October 1, 1960.